Houselessness

• Officials need to address root problems of violent crime to improve public’s perception of safety: expert

  As Edmonton sees more violent crime, experts and the public are saying officials need to address the root cause of the problem.

  Crime

  Aug 23, 2023
  
• Days after police dismantle Regina tent encampment, what’s next for the city’s homeless?

  Advocates for Regina's homeless hope for answers and solutions on the problem after the tent encampment was dismantled last week that displaced many residents.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2023
  
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• Regina’s new shelter intake consistently at capacity since opening

  Regina's new 40-bed shelter for those who are unhoused has been full ever since it opened its doors a month ago.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2023
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• First-of-its-kind housing coming to Edmonton for homeless patients after hospital visits

  The Bridge Healing Transitional Accommodation Program will provide temporary housing for houseless patients who leave the emergency department at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

  Health

  Jan 12, 2023
• Edmonton committee discusses additional winter shelter space in emotional meeting

  In an emotional executive committee meeting Wednesday, Edmonton councillors supported an increase in funding for additional winter shelter space.

  Health

  Nov 23, 2022
• Edmonton homeless population count set for Wednesday, history shows need for winter shelter space

  Homeward Trust prepares for its homeless population count, but according to last month's numbers, there still aren't enough shelter spaces for those in need.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
• Edmonton looking at managing ‘small-scale’ homeless encampments this summer

  Councillor Anne Stevenson said the intent is for these camps to be a bridge for people on their way to more stable supportive housing.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
• Calgary homeless outreach program proposes emergency warming centres

  As winter continues, a Calgary homeless outreach program is asking city council to support three proposed emergency warming centres at CTrain stations.  

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2021
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• Questions raised after body found in Edmonton’s Spectrum shelter

  A Hope Mission spokesperson says they were devastated to find out someone had passed away.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2021
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• Researcher says Halifax modular units require social supports for residents

  Calls continue for the N.S. government to invest in supportive services to accompany modular units.

  Politics

  Oct 10, 2021